Methylcobalamin
Methylcobalamin (pronunciation: me-thyl-co-bal-a-min) is a form of Vitamin B12 that is used in the human body. It is one of the four cobalamin compounds that the body can metabolize.
Etymology
The term "Methylcobalamin" is derived from the words "methyl", which is a type of alkyl group derived from methane, and "cobalamin", which is a collective term for vitamin B12 compounds.
Function
Methylcobalamin plays an essential role in the body's metabolism. It is involved in the synthesis of methionine, an amino acid that plays a role in many bodily functions, from DNA synthesis to the formation of proteins. Methylcobalamin is also involved in the production of red blood cells and the maintenance of the nervous system.
Related Terms
- Cobalamin: A collective term for vitamin B12 compounds.
- Methionine: An amino acid that plays a role in many bodily functions.
- Metabolism: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
- Vitamin B12: A water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell of the human body.
See Also
- Cyanocobalamin: Another form of Vitamin B12 that is commonly used in supplements.
- Hydroxocobalamin: A form of Vitamin B12 that is produced by bacteria and can be converted into methylcobalamin in the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Methylcobalamin
- Wikipedia's article - Methylcobalamin
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